Public Policy Reform

Municipal Finance

Revenue Sharing

State shared revenue to local units of government funds many essential public services such as fire and police protection, infrastructure repairs, and garbage collection.  Michigan's revenue sharing formula, which determines how revenue sharing funds are collected and distributed, is due to expire in 2007.  The discussion about revenue sharing will no doubt be at the forefront of municipal concerns in the coming year, and local leaders will need to work cooperatively to establish a fair and equitable reauthorization. 

News about revenue sharing
Learn what Governor Granholm has proposed.

Read In the Ring
Includes our policy recommendations to state legislators for reforming the system as well as actions cities, businesses, individuals and others can take bring these changes about.

Download the Revenue Sharing Idea Book
Explores case studies from other states and poses critical questions about reforming the current system.